Turning Engagement Moments Into Momentum at Lindsay Co. -- S11E34
Dec 21, 2023
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Kelly Staup and Kelly Campbell from Lindsay Co. discuss how they build and sustain engagement in their organization by utilizing engagement moments. They emphasize the importance of meaningful conversations in driving employee engagement, aligning organizational priorities with engagement for improved outcomes, and the challenges of creating a unified culture.
Building a network of engagement champions promotes and sustains engagement in an organization.
Implementing strengths-based leadership creates a positive and connected culture where everyone can flourish using their unique talents.
Recognition initiatives, such as shout-outs and quarterly meetings, contribute to a more engaged and connected workforce.
Deep dives
Establishing a Global Champions Network
Lindsay Corporation has successfully established a network of engagement champions across its various locations globally. These champions promote and advocate for engagement through a common philosophy, creating a culture of engagement that resonates with all employees. The network allows for knowledge sharing and celebrates the differences in how each location celebrates their culture. The champions play a vital role in increasing participation in the Q12 engagement survey through education, fun celebrations, and even providing food incentives like taco trucks. The champions also support local leaders in having impactful action planning conversations post-survey, focusing on the one meaningful conversation per week concept.
Building a Connected and Positive Culture
Lindsay Corporation has built a positive and connected culture by implementing various strategies, including strengths-based leadership. The company has embraced strengths as a common thread that connects their engagement efforts, performance management, and leadership development programs. This intentional approach ensures that strengths are not just a flavor of the month initiative, but a meaningful tool for managers and employees. The company's global management team and leaders have played a crucial role in extending the reach of strengths by participating in programs like Boston Coach. Through powerful coaching conversations and fostering a culture of strengths, Lindsay Corporation is achieving their goal of one Lindsay, where everyone can flourish using their unique talents.
Challenges in Implementing Strengths
Lindsay Corporation has faced the challenge of balancing the desire to move quickly with the need for a strategic and intentional rollout of strengths. Being a small HR team, they have had to prioritize and ensure that strengths are not just handed out but used meaningfully. This challenge is overcome by focusing on the managers and leaders who are ready and enthusiastic about using strengths, relying on them to extend the reach of strengths throughout the organization. Lindsay Corporation aims to integrate strengths with other aspects of their culture, such as engagement, performance management, and leadership development, creating a comprehensive and interconnected approach.
Recognition and Engagement
The podcast discusses the importance of recognition and its impact on employee engagement. The speaker shares examples of how recognition initiatives have been successfully implemented within the organization. One example is the practice of giving shout-outs and expressing gratitude during team meetings, which has become a cultural norm throughout the company. Another example is the quarterly employee meetings where recognition forms are filled out and read aloud to celebrate employees' achievements. These recognition efforts have been well-received and have contributed to a more engaged and connected workforce.
Embedding Strengths in the Company Culture
The podcast highlights the process of embedding Clifton strengths into the company culture at Lindsay Corporation. The organization has invested in Gallup certified strengths coaches to support the rollout of strengths-based development. The senior leadership team was the first to be introduced to strengths and coached by the certified coaches. The engagement champions within the company have played a crucial role in maintaining the momentum and fostering the adoption of strengths at all levels. The speaker expresses excitement about the future, envisioning a more connected and unified company culture where strengths are recognized and utilized to drive engagement and performance.
Learn how engagement momentum in an organization can be built from moments big and small. Join Kelly Staup and Kelly Campbell of Lindsay Co. to learn how they are using these moments to build and sustain engagement in their organization.
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